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• Using
  a consultative approach, design and develop programmes in line with the
  national development goals and Strategic Framework
• Manage
  all programme development, priorities and ensuring quality review of the
  work plans, resources and the implementation schedules
• Coordinate
  the development of Organisational Operational Plan.
• Plan
  appropriate, achievable and sustainable strategies for future programme
  expansion
• Develop
  and incorporate programme sustainability strategies into the existing and
  future programmes.
• Working
  closely with the head of programs, liaise with the programme, finance and
  M & L team to ensure timely development of financial reports relating
  to programme reports

• Take
  active role in fundraising activities for the organisation, preparing
  concept notes and proposal for key programme donors showcasing all our
  different approaches.
• Build
  and maintain effective partnerships with all key stakeholders including
  relevant Line Ministries at national, provincial and community levels
• Utilise
  management for Impact to provide feedback and guidance to Government
  Ministries for programme strengthening and integration.
• Participate
  in the relevant progress meetings underpinning the programmes
• Lead
  on partnership activities and communication to raise the profile of the
  programmes and secure leverage and other commitments of support
• Develop
  and disseminate communication materials about the programmes in
  collaboration with the Monitoring and evaluation unit.

• Take
  active role in the development and regular review of programme operational
  plan.
• Ensure
  timely documentation and dissemination of key findings from programme to
  inform learning and presenting to the Management Committee.
• Play
  key role in the strategic planning and reviews process in coordination
  with the other programme team and immediate stakeholders.
• Provide
  regular updates on partnerships underpinning the programme
• Provide
  guidance and expertise on programme issues to Management Committee and
  broader organisation as required.
• Provide
  detailed information and linking finance and programmes unit.

• Ensure
  efficient grant management of all programmes by taking a lead on
  developing, managing and regularly reviewing the programme budgets,
  monitoring spending to ensure they are within the budgets.
• Ensure
  all budget holders are conducting budget tracking .developing and
  reviewing of financial reports relating to programmes as required
• Support
  the finance team to manage the donor budgets and organisational financial
  systems.
• Ensure
  procurement and financial policies and procedures are adhered to by the
  team and others.

• Lead
  on the development of the programme narrative reports of all programmes
  with inputs with from the programmes team and the Monitoring and Learning
  Unit for final submission.
• Lead
  on all donor reporting for the programmes
• Work
  closely with the Monitoring and Learning Unit in M&L processes,
  including analysis of data collected and dissemination of results to
  ensure continual programme improvement.
• Lead
  on communications with donors and partners in collaboration with head of
  programs and executive director.

• Ensure
  effective personnel and performance management of the programme officers
  and associates under the component.
• Ensure
  that Health and Safety Plan is in place and captures information for all
  catchment areas.
• Line
  and performance manage team, serving as role model at all times
• Ensure
  OHR policy and procedure are adhered to by team and others

• The
  applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field
• At
  least five years’ experience in development sector in an African context,
  including good knowledge of advocacy and policy engagement.
• Knowledge
  of sexual and reproductive health rights, leadership development, and
  governance is a must.
• At
  least three years’ experience in programme design and management including
  proven experience of managing large programmes relating to youth development
  initiatives
• Strong
  partnership development and networking skills
• Excellent
  numeracy skills with experience in budget development and management
• Excellent
  understanding of project cycle management
• Excellent
  report writing skills particularly donor reporting.
• Fluent
  in written and spoken English.
• Excellent
  IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous
  work experience in Uganda and Knowledge of national languages.
• A
  clear understanding of contemporary development issues and trends in youth
  health sectors
• Experience
  of performance managing people
• Experience
  of managing multi-site implementation works
• Experience
  in handling budgets and finances.
• The
  individual must be results oriented, highly self-motivated and have
  demonstrated analytical skills.
• Must
  be able to lead and inspire a team of strong programme officers
• The
  successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
  of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
  committed to UYONET missions and values

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